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When should I tell my boss I'm pregnant?

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I'm eight weeks pregnant and I just started a new job about two weeks ago. I've been putting off telling my boss because I'm afraid he'll fire me when he finds out. I like my job and I want to work up until the baby is due. What are my rights? When and how should I break the news?

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I just found out that I am pregnant. I am planning to hide the news from my current employers; who I have been with for a year and half. The reason is I have been applying for a different position with the contract company that we work affliated with. I have been recruited from the other company and they offer better pay and benefits and it is not a secret that I am eventually leaving although since it is government contracted it is a lengthy process. My reason for withholding the info is that my current supervisor (illegally) sabatoged my last job opportunity by saying that I wouldn't be happy there. I feel like she would overcross the boundaries again with the new job and say my preganancy was a reason to stay with them because they more flexible. I know she said that because she told me directly. This is horrible for me but I have been a recognized employee with many acommedations and can not risk saying anything negative (although what she does is illegal) because I don't want my performance evaluation to change. I am hoping that the new job hires me with the next two months because I can not hide it forever. Does anyone know what I can say to co-workers/supervisors if they ask me if I got pregnant yet? I hate to lie and have the truth come out later as they know my husband and I are trying. When do I finally tell them or do I avoid the subject. Any advice on how to hide the tummy??? I am very small person so this is also a problem.

I am 20 weeks pregnant and just told my boss today that I was pregnant. I've only had this position for a month, so I was a little nervous, but it was a really big relief to get it off my chest. I had two different supervisors I had to tell. When I told the first supervisor she told me that she was pregnant also and congratulated me. She's an off-site supervisor so I was a little more worried about telling my on-site supervisor. When I told my on-site supervisor, she told me that she had an idea I was pregnant, but was waiting for me to say something. She was actually really supportive. I guess I lucked out with supportive supervisors. The only downside is that I am only entitled to 6 weeks of unpaid maternity leave, which is a very short time.

I am 5 weeks pregnant and have been at this job as a temp for two months now. I like this job very much and my boss has even extended my stay as a temp for aditional 2 months from this point. At the same time she has put in a request for the CEO of the company to hire me on the permanent basis. I am afraid that they will not ofer me a permanent position if they know that I am pregnant, and since this is my second child I am starting to show alredy. I am afraid i will not be able to keep it a secret for much longer. It is very uncomfortable to not be in maternity clothes at this point.

I know what you are going through. I just started a new job and found out I was pregnant the day before. I wanted to wait until my 3-mth review however, I have decided differently this wknd. You see, by the time for my review I will be on the 2nd mth of my 2nd trimester and although my pregnancy is still early on I am starting to show. It is a little stressful trying to conceal my belly from co-workers. Hopefully, my honesty will count for something ...

I too am almost 18 weeks pregnant and just offered my dream job. Part time, flex hours etc...They know I have a three year old, but, they do not know I am 4.5 months pregnant. Luckily, this job is with the OB/Lactation department at a hospital, so hopefully, my news will be good news for them. All the same, I am a little nervous!

I just transferred to a new job about a month ago, and I'm trying to get pregnant right now. My problem is, I work in an autobody shop, and I'm often exposed to fumes from painting, and dust from sanding the paint and metal off of cars. As soon as I get pregnant, I'm going to need my boss to buy an air purifier for my office, and a ventilator mask for when I have to walk through the shop. So, I'll basically have to tell him right away, and I'm really worried. It's the same boss and company as my old job, so I know him well, and he's cheap, selfish and hates babies. What should I do?

I am SO glad I found this information. It has given me insight on my current situation. I am 15 wks pregnant with my 2nd child and I will begin a new job the day after tomorrow in the same industry as the career I left to be a stay to home mother a yr and a half ago. I am VERY nervous & I got this job because of my past performance and relationships in the business and I am keeping a secret from people I know and have worked with before throughout this interview process. I don't want my current employer to doubt me because all of my old co-workers assume I left my last position for motherhood. When in actually I left my last position because my chilcare situation fell through after I returned to work - I had no choice. I lasted four months returning to the office after maternity leave and was with that company for 7yrs. To make this more stressful, my husband works in the same industry, we work with & know the same people and he has told everyone in his office! I can't wait to get this off of my chest! I am thinking I will tell them the first day so that I can relax but I am not so sure.
I will post another message after I have told my new employer.

I am in the process of starting a new job, my dream job and I am 25 weeks pregnant. This job is with the State and they do have short term disablility for maternity up to 6mo pay. Not sure whether I will qualify for this, my probationary period is 6 months, I will be crossing my fingers that I can keep it. I haven't told them, nor have I been asked, any suggestions about how a person goes about letting them know without incrimination myself. This position is Union, I will call anonymously and ask also.

I am in the same boat, I was just offered a job and am 6 months. The position was offered to me however, it has to go through board approval in two weeks, once approved I can start immediately. I was 5 1/2 mos when I interviewed for this position and did not try to hide the fact that I am pregnant - I belived you could definitely tell, I just didn't speak of my pregnancy plans during the interview. I really want this job and do not want to start off on the wrong foot. I would like to discuss my pregnancy with them before giving my current employer my notice, but I don't want to give them any reason to take away their offer of employment. Therefore, should I call this woman to discuss the fact that I am due in June and would take a couple of weeks off? Or should I wait to discuss this with her the day I start the new job? (PS there is a 6 mos probationary period so I am kind of scared to wait until I start to know how they may react)Please help!!!

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